Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Nicols Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $900 (23 Rentals)

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View Pointe Apartments
$1,040 - $1,540
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$945 - $1,445
Required Monthly Fees
$95

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$1,040 - $1,540
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1

View Pointe Apartments

3898 S Valley View Dr SEagan, MN 55122
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Bayberry Place
$1,133 - $1,588
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$1,130 - $1,585
Required Monthly Fees
$3

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$1,133 - $1,588
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bayberry Place

3395 Yankee Doodle LnEagan, MN 55121
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Boulder Court Apartments
$1,180 - $1,380
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$1,125 - $1,325
Required Monthly Fees
$55

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$1,180 - $1,380
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Boulder Court Apartments

4182 Rahn RdEagan, MN 55122
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Silver Bell Apartments
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$1,303 - $1,563
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$1,299 - $1,559
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$4

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$1,303 - $1,563
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Silver Bell Apartments

2091 Silver Bell RdEagan, MN 55122
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The Pointe at Cedar Grove
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$1,306 - $1,856
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$1,250 - $1,800
Required Monthly Fees
$56

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$1,306 - $1,856
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The Pointe at Cedar Grove

1959 Silver Bell RdEagan, MN 55122
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Carbon31
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$1,313 - $11,616
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$1,305 - $11,608
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$8

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$1,313 - $11,616
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Carbon31

8100 31st AveBloomington, MN 55425
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The Fenley
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$1,338 - $4,508
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$1,332 - $4,502
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$6

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$1,338 - $4,508
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The Fenley

8051 33rd Ave SBloomington, MN 55425
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Walnut Trails Townhome Apartments
$1,364 - $1,704
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$1,284 - $1,624
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$80

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$1,364 - $1,704
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Walnut Trails Townhome Apartments

1813 Trailway DrEagan, MN 55122
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Aster House
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aster House

4265 Nicols RdEagan, MN 55122

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Jade Lane Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jade Lane Estates

1950 Jade LnEagan, MN 55122
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Nicols, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Nicols Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Nicols area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at AIRE MSP Apartments priced from $1,153. Boulder Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,180. Here are the most affordable Nicols apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
AIRE MSP ApartmentsPiperStudio,1BA$1,153
Boulder Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,180
Fox Ridge EstatesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,225
Silver PinesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,255
Silver Bell Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,303

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nicols, MN

As of February 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nicols area is the $1.81 price per square foot 3Bd 2Bt (1269sqft) Model at Alden Pond in the in the Terra Glenn neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Nicols apartment is the Two Bedroom Plus Model at Fox Ridge Estates starting at $1,400 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Terra Glenn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Nicols apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alden Pond3Bd 2Bt (1269sqft)3BR,2BA$1.81
Fox Ridge EstatesTwo Bedroom Plus2BR,1BA$1.44
Blooming Meadows North2 Bedroom, Income Restrictions2BR,1BA$1.98
Bayberry PlaceB12BR,1BA$1.50
Walnut Trails Townhome Apartments1 Br Fireplace1BR,1BA$1.81
Silver PinesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
The Pointe at Cedar GroveOne Bed One Bath - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.95
Silver Bell Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.86
Surrey Gardens Apartments1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.97
Boulder Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79

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Nicols, St. Paul, MN

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Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Minnesota and customized analysis for South Minneapolis-St. Paul. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nicols Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Nicols?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Nicols is under $1,364.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Nicols?

The cheapest apartment in Nicols is Silver Pines which is listed at $1,255, while the average apartment in Nicols costs $2,415.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Nicols?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 14 regular apartments in Nicols that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Nicols?

Cheap apartments in Nicols have an average cost of $969 which is $1,446 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Nicols.

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